Dimensional International Small Cap ETF (DFIS) Dividend History
DFIS latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.24%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.79paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2022paying since
DFIS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $79
- Each payment
- $20
- Value of the shares
- $3,537
- Yield
- 2.24%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.79 per share, before tax.
DFIS distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
DFIS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 18 payments).
DFIS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.6400 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.7360 | +36.8% | 2.23% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.5380 | −5.6% | 2.19% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.5700 | +133.6% | 2.36% | 4 |
| 2022partial | $0.2440 | — | 1.13% | 3 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
DFIS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $31.96 | 2.48% | $0.79 | 2.5% |
| 3 years ago | $20.82 | 3.80% | $2.07 | 9.9% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
DFIS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFIS | Dimensional International Small Cap ETF | 2.22% | 0.37% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
DFIS distribution history
18 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-24 | $0.1870 | −55.7% |
| 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-25 | $0.4220 | +1,261.3% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | $0.0310 | −79.6% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-18 | $0.1520 | +38.2% |
| 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-25 | $0.1100 | −75.0% |
| 2025-06-24 | 2025-06-24 | 2025-06-26 | $0.4400 | +1,194.1% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | $0.0340 | −78.9% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-19 | $0.1610 | +96.3% |
Show all 18 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-17 | 2024-09-17 | 2024-09-19 | $0.0820 | −70.8% |
| 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-20 | $0.2810 | +1,907.1% |
| 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-22 | $0.0140 | −91.0% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | $0.1550 | +21.1% |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-20 | 2023-09-22 | $0.1280 | −49.0% |
| 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-26 | $0.2510 | +597.2% |
| 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-24 | $0.0360 | −55.6% |
| 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-23 | $0.0810 | +20.9% |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-21 | 2022-09-23 | $0.0670 | −30.2% |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-27 | $0.0960 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
DFIS dividend overview
Dimensional International Small Cap ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.79 per share, a yield of 2.24% at the latest close of $35.37. In 2025 it paid $0.7360 per share, up 36.8% from 2024.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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DFIS dividends FAQ
Does DFIS pay a dividend?
Yes. DFIS pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2022. The most recent was $0.1870 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 22, 2026, payable September 24, 2026.
What is the DFIS dividend yield?
DFIS paid $0.79 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.24% at the latest close of $35.37.
When is the next DFIS dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does DFIS pay dividends?
DFIS pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did DFIS pay in dividends in 2025?
DFIS paid $0.7360 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of DFIS pay?
100 shares of DFIS would have paid about $79 over the past 12 months, before tax.